"The consistent decline of the New England Patriots since the 2020 season has made it difficult for any head coach to sign the caliber of talent the roster desperately needs, no matter how much money they are willing to offer. It came to a head during the 2024 offseason, with players like Brandon Aiyuk and D.K. Metcalf ruling out a potential trade to the Patriots, despite massive offers."
"That was one of the reasons Robert Kraft knew massive changes were needed, and therefore created the opportunity for Mike Vrabel to join the staff. His experience as a head coach, coupled with Eliot Wolf's determination to bounce back from a failed offseason, meant superstar talent came to the team, most notably Milton Williams. The Super Bowl-winning defensive tackle had a near-done deal with the Panthers until the Patriots came calling and offered the biggest contract in franchise history,"
"Milton Williams was asked if he expected this team to win 14 games in 2025 after signing here in free agency back in March: "Not gonna lie - no, I didn't. I really didn't know what to expect. I just come in, try to work every day, listen to what my coach tells me, just feed into... pic.twitter.com/VllHXozpeN- Tom Carroll (@yaboiTCfresh) January 5, 2026 Fortuna"
The New England Patriots have declined since 2020, making it hard to attract top free agents despite offers. In 2024, targets like Brandon Aiyuk and D.K. Metcalf ruled out trades to the Patriots despite massive offers. Owner Robert Kraft pursued major changes and added Mike Vrabel and promoted Eliot Wolf to reset the roster. The moves convinced superstar defensive tackle Milton Williams to abandon a near-complete Panthers deal and sign the largest contract in Patriots history. Williams admitted he did not expect the team to reach 14 wins when he signed, reflecting low initial expectations.
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